The Chara Project Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Chara Project is a community for women to find JOY as they learn how to explore and understand the Bible. Tune in each week as co-founders Heather Erickson, Jenny Howell and Sarah West study different Bible passages and unpack new insights, tips and tricks they discovered as they studied the Bible. Each podcast complements a Bible study found on The Chara Project blog at www.thecharaproject.com.
What happened in the 400 years between the Old Testament and the New Testament? This often-overlooked era—known as the Intertestamental Period or the Silent Period—bridges the gap between the books of Malachi and Matthew and helps explain the world Jesus entered.
Join the The Chara Project team, as they walk through the major historical events that shaped the political, cultural, and religious landscape of the New Testament. Explore the rise and fall of four major empires—the Persian and Greek periods, a period of independence, and then the Roman period—and how each influenced Jewish life, faith, and identity.
You’ll learn about Alexander the Great and Hellenization, the translation of the Hebrew scriptures into the Greek Septuagint, the Maccabean Revolt that led to the celebration of Hanukkah, and how the Jewish Diaspora, synagogues, Pharisees, and Sadducees emerged.
Understanding this critical period helps make sense of the New Testament and the cultural setting of Jesus’ ministry.
If you’ve ever felt like the Bible jumps suddenly from the Old Testament to the New Testament, this episode helps bridge the 400-year gap in the story of the Bible.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project and how to study the Bible, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or Story of the Bible Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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If you’ve read any part of the Bible, you’ve probably seen the word covenant come up. But what is a covenant? Why are they so important in the Bible?
Join the The Chara Project team as they unpack one of the most important themes in the entire Bible: God’s covenants with humanity. From Genesis to the life of Jesus, the Bible tells a unified story of God making promises to His people—and faithfully keeping them.
This episode breaks down the meaning of Biblical covenants, walks through the five major covenants in the Bible: the Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and the New Covenant, and shows how each Old Testament promise ultimately points forward to Jesus.
Most importantly, learn what these covenants mean for us today and how the New Covenant reveals God’s deep love, faithfulness, and desire for a relationship with humanity.
If you’ve ever had questions or have been confused about the covenants in the Bible, this episode is for you and will help you see how they each fit in the bigger story of the Bible.
Learn about Biblical Covenants more at https://thecharaproject.com/covenants/
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project and how to study the Bible, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or Story of the Bible Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Join The Chara Project as they close out the Story of the Bible series by diving into the rich, deeply practical final era: the New Testament Letters.
These 22 books—Romans through Revelation—were written by early church leaders to real communities navigating faith, identity, and life as a follower of Jesus in a complicated world. And their message still speaks with surprising clarity today.
You’ll explore why the letters were written, how they were circulated, and the themes that tie them all together: salvation by grace, life in Christian community, fighting false teaching, spiritual maturity, and what it means to live a life shaped by Jesus. Paul’s letters lay out the heart of the gospel—how we are made right with God through faith alone. The General letters call believers to steadfastness, holiness, and hope. And the final letter, Revelation, gives a breathtaking finale to the entire biblical story, showing how God will ultimately defeat evil, restore creation, and dwell with His people forever.
Whether you’re brand new to the Bible or growing deeper in confidence, this episode helps you see how the Letters connect the whole story—and how they can shape your story today.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Access the Story of the Bible Guide at https://www.thecharaproject.com/storyofthebible
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project and how to study the Bible, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Join The Chara Project as they take you into the powerful, fast-moving story in the seventh era of the Story of the Bible—the Early Church era—found in the book of Acts.
If the Gospels show us Jesus’ life and ministry, Acts shows what happened next… and how an unlikely group of ordinary people, empowered by the Holy Spirit, carried the message of Jesus from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.
You’ll explore the dramatic moments that launched the church: Jesus’ final instructions, the explosive arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Peter’s bold preaching, and the miraculous growth of a diverse, Spirit-filled community. You’ll see how persecution scattered believers—and how God used even suffering to spread hope.
The episode also unpacks the stunning transformation of Saul into Paul, God’s “chosen instrument” to take the gospel to the nations, and the sweeping shift as Gentiles began entering God’s family. From house churches to miracles to missionary journeys, Acts shows the gospel breaking barriers, confronting opposition, and fulfilling promises God made long before.
Whether you’re new to the Bible or building deeper confidence in understanding it, this episode will help you see how the Early Church’s story continued the unstoppable movement Jesus set in motion.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Access the Story of the Bible Guide at https://www.thecharaproject.com/storyofthebible
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project and how to study the Bible, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Join The Chara Project team as they journey into the sixth era of the Story of the Bible—and unpack the most pivotal moment in the entire Biblical story—the arrival of the long-awaited Savior. After tracing the Old Testament’s anticipation of a coming Rescuer, the episode steps into the New Testament and explores how Jesus fulfills the promises, prophecies, and patterns that pointed to Him.
You’ll get a big-picture look at the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and discover why each writer chose to spotlight different angles of Jesus’ identity: Messiah, King, Son of Man, Son of God. Through genealogy, miracles, teachings, parables, and confrontations with religious leaders, the episode shows how Jesus claimed authority that only God could claim—and backed it up.
Heather and Sarah also walk through the turning points of Jesus’ ministry: His baptism, temptation in the wilderness, calling of the disciples, the announcement of His Kingdom, and the growing tension that ultimately led to His betrayal, death, and resurrection. You’ll hear how Jesus’ final sacrifice connects back to the Passover, the prophets, and Psalm 22—revealing a rescue plan God had woven from the very beginning.
If you’ve ever wanted the story of Jesus to click within the larger story of the Bible, this episode will give you a clear, hope-filled framework that brings the Savior era to life.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Access the Story of the Bible Guide at https://www.thecharaproject.com/storyofthebible
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project and how to study the Bible, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Join The Chara Project as they journey into the fifth era of the Story of the Bible—the Exile, one of the most dramatic and transformative eras in the entire biblical story found throughout the prophetic books of the Old Testament.
If you’ve ever wondered how the people of God ended up scattered across empires, why prophets like Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel sound the way they do, or how this period shaped the world Jesus later entered, this episode is for you.
You’ll explore the rise and fall of kingdoms, the warnings the people ignored, and the shocking moment God’s presence leaves the temple. But you’ll also hear the stunning stories of hope woven throughout—messages of restoration, promises of return, and the faithful witness of people like Daniel who stood firm in foreign lands.
Heather and Sarah also unpack the return from exile, the rebuilding of the temple, and the 400-year “silent period” that reshaped Jewish life and set the stage for the New Testament. Revolts, empires, cultural clashes, prophetic promises—this era has it all.
If you want to understand the Bible’s unified story and see how every chapter points toward Jesus, don’t miss this deep dive into the Exile era. It will change the way you read God’s Word.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Access the Story of the Bible Guide at https://www.thecharaproject.com/storyofthebible
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project and how to study the Bible, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Join The Chara Project as they journey into the fourth era of the Story of the Bible—the Kingdom era—one of the most dramatic and complicated sections in the Biblical story spanning Joshua through 2 Chronicles.
Following the Exodus era following the Israelites out of Egypt, this era traces their move into the Promised Land, their battles with deeply corrupt nations, and their struggle to remain faithful to God in a world full of competing influences.
You’ll explore the famous conquests under Joshua, meet unexpected heroes like Rahab, and see how a nation meant to represent God quickly spiraled into a 400-year cycle of rebellion, rescue, and repentance during the time of the Judges. Then comes Israel’s turning point: their demand for a king. Through the rise of Saul, the courage of David, and the wisdom—and downfall—of Solomon, we see that even the best human leaders cannot fix the human heart.
This era also introduces some of the Bible’s most powerful themes: the longing for a righteous King, the promise of an eternal kingdom through David, and prophetic glimpses of the coming Rescuer. As the kingdom fractures and the people drift further from God, the prophets call them back with warnings, truth, and surprising hope.
If you want to understand the Old Testament as one unified story pointing to Jesus, this episode will change the way you read the Bible.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Access the Story of the Bible Guide at https://www.thecharaproject.com/storyofthebible
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project and how to study the Bible, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Join The Chara Project as they journey into the third era of the Story of the Bible—the Exodus, covering the powerful story found in Exodus through Deuteronomy.
After zooming in on one remarkable family (the Israelites) in the Patriarchs, we trace this same family’s journey 400 years later, as they multiply in Egypt, fall under oppression, and are miraculously delivered through Moses—a reluctant leader chosen and empowered by God.
We walk through the dramatic plagues, the first Passover, and the parting of the Red Sea, highlighting how each moment reveals God’s supremacy over false gods and His commitment to rescue His people.
You’ll see how God leads, provides, and remains faithful—even when His people doubt and wander. The episode unpacks why God gave the Law, and the significance of the sacrifices, the tabernacle, and the priesthood—all pointing forward to Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of them all.
Whether you’re new to the Bible or growing in your study, this episode will help you understand the Exodus era within the larger story and deepen your confidence as you read the Bible for yourself.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Access the Story of the Bible Guide at https://www.thecharaproject.com/storyofthebible
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project and how to study the Bible, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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In this episode, join The Chara Project as they journey into the second era of the Story of the Bible—the Patriarchs (Genesis 12–50). After the sweeping overview of Creation, the Bible zooms in on one remarkable family through whom God will unfold His rescue plan for humanity.
Walk with Abraham as God calls him out of his homeland, establishes a covenant of blessing, and asks him to trust beyond what seems possible. Discover how God patiently fulfills His promises despite barrenness, doubt, and human attempts to “help” God along. See how Isaac and Jacob inherit these same promises, carrying the covenant forward through dramatic twists—deception, family conflict, divine encounters, and the birth of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Then follow Joseph, the beloved son betrayed and sold into slavery, whose story becomes a powerful testimony that God is present even in suffering. His rise to influence in Egypt and his choice to forgive his brothers reveal how God can transform what is meant for harm into salvation for many.
This episode brings the Patriarchs to life while tracing how each moment points forward to Jesus and the unfolding redemption story. Perfect for anyone eager to deepen their understanding of God's Word, and see the Bible’s big picture with clarity and confidence.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Access the Story of the Bible Guide at https://www.thecharaproject.com/storyofthebible
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project and how to study the Bible, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Step into the opening pages of the Bible as The Chara Project team does a deep dive into the Story of the Bible. In this episode, they explore the Creation era (Genesis 1–11) and uncover the foundational truths that shape the entire biblical narrative.
Together, they unpack who God is, why He created the world, and what it means that humanity was made in His image. You’ll hear how God brings order to chaos, designs creation with purpose, and invites humanity to “rest and rule” with Him. But the story doesn’t stay idyllic for long as the team traces the heartbreaking ripple effects of the Fall—shame, blame, brokenness—and shows how these early events still help us understand the world today.
From Adam and Eve to Cain and Abel, from Noah and the flood to the Tower of Babel, this episode reveals how each moment points to humanity’s need for rescue—and God’s unwavering plan to redeem.
Whether you’re new to Bible study or eager to go deeper, this episode will help you see Genesis with fresh eyes and place yourself within God’s larger story.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Access the Story of the Bible Guide at https://www.thecharaproject.com/storyofthebible
Access the Bible Project video on Genesis 1 referenced in the podcast at https://bibleproject.com/videos/genesis-1/
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project and how to study the Bible, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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What if the Bible isn’t a collection of disconnected stories—but one unified story pointing to Jesus from beginning to end?
In this episode, The Chara Project team walks through the entire storyline of the Bible—cover to cover—in a clear, compelling, and accessible way. Whether you’re brand-new to the Bible or you’ve been reading it for years, this conversation will help you see how every era, character, and page fits together to reveal God’s unfolding plan to redeem and restore humanity.
Journey with us through the eight major eras of the Bible—from Creation to the Patriarchs, the Exodus, the Kingdoms, and the Exile, to the long-awaited arrival of the Savior, the Early Church, and finally the New Testament Letters. Along the way, you’ll discover how the Old Testament points forward to Jesus, how the New Testament fulfills what was promised, and how the entire narrative tells the greatest story ever told.
If you've ever felt lost, confused, or unsure where to start with the Bible, this episode is your roadmap. It’s the perfect companion to our Story of the Bible Guide, helping you read with confidence, clarity, and renewed wonder.
Tune in—and rediscover the Bible as one breathtaking, unified story with Jesus at the center.
Access the Story of the Bible Guide at www.thecharaproject.com/storyofthebible
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project and how to study the Bible, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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As a nonprofit, every year the Chara Project hosts a ministry update to go behind the scenes and take a heartfelt look at how God has been at work through our growing community. Instead of a live virtual event, this year’s update comes in podcast form, packed with reflections on what God has done and where He’s leading next.
Over the past six years, The Chara Project has continued to empower people to study the Bible with confidence—on their own and with their neighbors. In this episode, you’ll hear how that mission is thriving: from a brand-new website, new podcast episodes and online resources, to expanded partnerships with churches and schools using the CHARA Bible Study Guide as a teaching resource.
Heather and Sarah also share exciting plans for 2026—including a mobile app and what new guide is coming next. You’ll also hear encouraging stories of impact from the community and learn how you can help sustain this ministry through prayer, partnership, and giving.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the Chara Project, this episode will inspire you with what God is doing through this community—and invite you to join in helping people everywhere, not just read the Bible, but understand and share it.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project and how to study the Bible, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Have you ever heard someone say that the Bible was meant to be read “literally”? Yet the Bible is filled with language that is figurative and symbolic in nature. So, how are we really supposed to decipher between what text is to be taken literally versus figuratively?
Join the Chara Project team as they explore how to discern literal versus figurative language in the Bible. They provide practical guidance for interpretation, including how to consider the author’s intent, literary genre (e.g., poetry, prophecy), and historical context.
You won’t want to miss the introduction to common figures of speech used in the Bible, including metaphors, hyperboles, and personification - so you can easily spot them as you dive into God’s Word. For anyone interested in navigating tough-to-read passages to know if they should be taken literally or not, this episode is for you!
Additionally, check out the corresponding article on determining Literal vs Figurative passages at www.thecharaproject.com/literalvsfigurative
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project and how to study the Bible, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Ever wondered if a Bible verse applies to your life today or was meant for its ancient audience? Maybe you've asked yourself, “Well, that’s fine for them back in Biblical times, but does that really apply to me today?” You're not alone in asking this question - it's actually a VERY common question and not always the easiest to answer.
Join the Chara Project team as they dive into the art of discerning cultural versus timeless truths in the Bible. They share practical tools to help you navigate the Bible’s stories and instructions, ensuring you apply its wisdom accurately. Discover how to ask yourself 4 important questions to identify which passages transcend time and which reflect the customs of long ago. From thought-provoking examples to a simple framework, this episode equips you to study the Bible with confidence. Don’t miss out—tune in to learn how to unlock the Bible’s timeless messages.
Additionally, check out the corresponding article at www.thecharaproject.com/culturevstimeless
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT can transform your Bible study? In this culturally relevant episode, The Chara Project team explores safe and effective ways to use artificial intelligence to enhance your engagement with the Bible.
Discover how AI can simplify research, spark insightful questions, and uncover historical context, making Bible study more approachable—especially for beginners. From crafting reading plans to exploring original languages, this episode reveals practical tips to leverage AI without compromising the depth of personal study.
The team also shares crucial warnings to avoid pitfalls, ensuring AI remains a helpful aid, not a replacement for the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Tune in to learn how to use AI wisely, deepen your connection with God’s Word, and grow in confidence as you study the Bible.
Additionally, check out the corresponding article at www.thecharaproject.com/AIforBiblestudy
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Probably one of the most common questions people have when they start exploring the Bible is “How did we get the Bible?”
Often, there are a few questions behind that question, like "Where did the Bible come from?", "How do we know what we’re reading is the same as what was originally written?", "How was the Bible preserved and passed down over thousands of years?", or "Why these 66 books and not others?"
Join the Chara Project team as they explore this topic and discuss how we got the Old Testament and New Testament, what's not included in the Bible and why, and how we got our modern versions of the Bible today.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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What is the Bible? This is a question many ask, as the Bible is a pretty large book that can feel overwhelming at first glance.
Join the Chara Project team as they unpack the Bible's purpose, its layout, and what story it tells. Along the way, the team will discuss how the Bible isn't one book, but 66 books broken into two parts - the Old and New Testaments, and how it tells the story of God's love for us. You won't want to miss this encouraging and helpful episode that will get you excited to open up and explore your Bible more!
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
To access more resources on the layout of the Bible, check out https://www.thecharaproject.com/biblelayout
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the Chara team offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.
Join the Chara Project team as they interview long-time friend Lynfield Hines, a pastor for more than twenty years. Driven by a deep family legacy of faith, Lynfield shares how he encountered Jesus at seven, lead Bible studies on the playground in junior high, and through it all, approached the Bible with curiosity and passion. In his journey with the Bible, he discovered the redemptive narrative threading through scripture - a story of God's relentless love and desire for relationship with us. Lynfield's story will inspire you to embrace biblical study as a transformative, personal relationship with God, and be bold and brave in sharing your faith with others.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.
Join the Chara Project team as they interview Bruce Juhlin, a long-time friend and board member of The Chara Project. Bruce shares his unique journey of coming to faith in Jesus before engaging with the Bible, marked by a challenging religious upbringing and a tragic loss as a teenager. Discover how a moment of despair led him to invite Jesus into his life, and how, through C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity and learning interpretive principles, he overcame doubts and embraced the Bible as a story of God’s relationship with His people. Bruce’s insights highlight the transformative power of studying scripture to know and love God deeply.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.
Join the Chara Project team as they interview Ashley Readenour, a long-time Bible study friend of Sarah and Heather's. Ashley shares her journey from a childhood marked by abuse and relgious hypocrisy, to a life-changing encounter with God’s Word that sparked a pivotal shift in her life. Discovering God’s love transformed her view of scripture from a rigid manual to a vibrant story, guiding her from trauma to trust and inspiring a life of compassion for others. If you’re someone who has experienced trauma in your own life, Ashley’s story will resonate with you!
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.
Join the Chara Project team as they interview Kass Wessman who shares how as an adult, a children’s storybook Bible first introduced her to Jesus—and how its message deeply transformed her heart. Listen as Kass recounts her powerful journey of discovering truth in scripture and how daily time in God's Word renews, sustains, and sets her free. Her story is a moving reminder of the life-changing power of abiding with Jesus and will inspire you to make space for regular connection with God through His Word.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.
Join the Chara Project team as they interview Mike Bell, a pastor at South Mountain Community Church in Utah and Executive Director of Healing Nations. Mike's unlikely path had him joining a Christian band before believing, and it was his bandmate that challenged and led him to embrace Jesus and dive into the Bible. Mike shares how scripture can inspire compassion and societal flourishing through our love for God and our neighbor. You'll want to listen to this episode as Mike shares his transformative journey from skepticism to faith.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.
Join the Chara Project team as they interview Terresa Wood from the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake City, Utah. From living on the streets to having her heart captured for Jesus, Terresa's story of doubt turned to hope is an encouraging story that show's the relentless love of God. Her story will inspire you to dive deeper into God's Word, and look closer at the people around us and how to love them the way God loves them.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Want to build confidence in studying the Bible? One way to do this is from learning from other people's stories–hearing the impact of the Bible and it's message on people's lives that can encourage us in our faith journey.
Join the Chara Project team as they interview Ren Richardson, whose faith journey took him from religion to atheism to discovering the gospel message in the Bible. Ren's story of the Holy Spirit's work in his life, matched with his patient and methodical approach to uncovering the text of the Bible will encouraged you to understand God's Word and explore it for the message it tells throughout its pages. This is a story you don't want to miss!
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?
Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study Apocalyptic literature in the Bible.
Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to Apocalyptic Literature in the Bible, which is often found in the books of Daniel and Revelation. The team will explain the purpose of this type of writing style, and how to get the most out of it as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the book of Revelation in the Bible, this episode is for you!
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?
Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the New Testament Letters in the Bible.
Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to the New Testament Letters in the Bible, explain the purpose of them, and how to get the most out of them as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the Letters in the Bible, this episode is for you!
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?
Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the Parables in the Bible.
Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to the Parables in the Bible, their purpose, and how to get the most out of Parables as you study the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the Parables in the Bible, this episode is for you!
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
For a list of the 40 stories and illustrations Jesus shared as parables, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/parables
To access a 13-week Parables Bible Study, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/shop/biblestudy-parables
To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?
Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the Gospels in the Bible, found in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to the Gospels in the Bible, and how to get the most out of it as you study the historical context and the author's purpose and perspective. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the Gospels in the Bible, this episode is for you! You'll be able to read the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John in a whole new way.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?
Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the Wisdom literature in the Bible.
Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to Wisdom LIterature in the Bible, explain the purpose of it, and how to get the most out of it as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the wisdom in the Bible, this episode is for you!
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?
Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the Poetry in the Bible.
Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to Poetry (and Psalms) in the Bible, explain the purpose of Poetry, and how to get the most out of it as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study Poetry or Psalms in the Bible, this episode is for you!
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?
Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the Narrative in the Bible.
Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to Narrative stories, explain the purpose of Narrative, and how to get the most out of it as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the narrative stories in the Bible, this episode is for you!
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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As we study the Bible, we see that the authors used a variety of literary styles to communicate to people in a way they would understand. In fact, there are 9 major literary styles found in the Bible, including Law, Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Prophecy, Gospels, Parables, Letters, and Apocalyptic. Commonly used in their culture, the original hearers would’ve been familiar with these styles and would’ve known how to read each appropriately for their intended purpose. But what about us today?
Let's take a look one by one at the different literary styles–this episode focusing on how to study the Law in the Old Testament.
Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to the first five books of the Bible, also referred to as the Law, the Torah or Pentateuch, explain the purpose of the Law, and how to get the most out of it as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study the Law of the Old Testament, this episode is for you!
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
To learn more about the 9 distinct literary styles of the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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As we enter into the New Year, we can often set New Year's resolutions - incorporating good habits, shedding bad habits and overall having a renewed mind as we start a new calendar year. At The Chara Project, our prayer for you this New Year, is that you can know and understand God and His character from studying His Word, so that you trust Him more deeply. Join the Chara Project team as they take a closer look to how God describes Himself in Exodus 34:6-7 and how we can see these same characteristics recalled and realized throughout the story of the Bible.
In this episode, you will come to learn that God is a, "COMPASSIONATE and GRACIOUS God, SLOW TO ANGER, abounding in LOVE and FAITHFULNESS, maintaining love to thousands, and FORGIVING wickedness, rebellion and sin.” (Exodus 34:6-7)
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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As we enter into the New Year, we can often set New Year's resolutions - incorporating good habits, shedding bad habits and overall having a renewed mind as we start a new calendar year. Our prayer for you this New Year, stems from Hebrews 12:1-2, that says, "let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith." Join the Chara Project team as they help us with 6 tips for keeping your eyes on Jesus in the New Year. You will leave encouraged to:
- Train your mind to know God’s Word
- Fix your eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen
- Look forward to God’s promises - to our eternal home
- Lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us.
- Know that Jesus is the perfecter of your faith
- Gather together and encourage one another
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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We've been studying Biblical prophesy a lot this year, and what better way to highlight the reason for Christmas than through a few Old Testament prophecies that point to Jesus' birth. Join the Chara Project team, as they focus on 3 types of Old Testament prophecies that are highlighted in Matthew’s gospel account of the Christmas story: the lineage of the Messiah, the nature of the Messiah, and the birthplace of the Messiah. If you want to gain more confidence in Jesus as your Messiah this Christmas, and the reason we celebrate this important holiday, then this is the podcast for you.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
➡️ Want to dive into the Christmas story in more depth? Download our Hope Has Come Cards, a 12-day Christmas devotional with corresponding videos/podcasts at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.
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In the month of November, as we near the holiday of Thanksgiving, we often take time to recognize what we're thankful for. But what does the Bible says about Thanksgiving? Join the Chara Project team, as they do a topical study on the word Thanksgiving and find out how the Bible gives a lot of examples of WHY we should be thankful and INSTRUCTION on how and when to be thankful. This episode will leave you encouraged and grateful for the main reason we have for giving thanks this season.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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As you study the book of Jonah, you will likely come across a verse in Matthew 12:41, where Jesus refers to Himself, saying that “something greater than Jonah is here.” What is Jesus really claiming in this moment?
Join the Chara Project team as the team takes a closer look between Jesus and Jonah, uncovering 10 things they have in common, and 10 reasons why Jesus is greater than Jonah.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Want to study the book of Jonah on your own or in a group? Access the Studying Jonah Bible Study accompanying this episode, available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/jonahbiblestudy
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.
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How do we study Jonah chapter 4? Up to this point in the book of Jonah, he had completed his mission and the Ninevites had repented. This is where the story seems to have a natural end. And yet we still have one more chapter left in the book of Jonah. In one of the oddest endings to a book in the Bible, we see a conversation unfold between Jonah and God that gives us insight into the heart of Jonah.
Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into the book of Jonah - not only uncovering how to study Jonah 4, but what interesting insights we can gain from the text.
If you’re in a place where you’re looking for more help when studying the book of Jonah, this is the spot for you.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
➡️ Want to study this passage on your own or in a group? Access the Studying Jonah Bible Study accompanying this episode, available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/jonahbiblestudy
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.
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How do we study Jonah chapter 3? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into the book of Jonah - not only uncovering how to study Jonah 3, but what interesting insights we can gain from the text.
In this episode, the team will walk alongside Jonah as he finally turns back to preach to the city of Nineveh. They will uncover more details about Nineveh and get a front-row seat to their response to Jonah's message. In an encouraging ending to the chapter, we see God's compassion and understanding for repentant hearts.
If you've ever felt like you're not good enough for God's love, this is the episode for you.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Want to study this passage on your own or in a group? Access the Studying Jonah Bible Study accompanying this episode, available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/jonahbiblestudy
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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How do we study Jonah chapter 2? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into the book of Jonah - not only uncovering how to study Jonah 2, but what interesting insights we can gain from the text.
If you’re in a place where you’re looking for more help when studying the book of Jonah, this is the spot for you.
In this episode, the team takes a close-up look at Jonah’s poetic prayer - a plea to God inside the belly of the fish. Filled with figurative language that matches that of the Old Testament Psalmists, Jonah provides a deep look into his heart of repentance toward God, while we also take away some key findings about the nature of God.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Want to study this passage on your own or in a group? Access the Studying Jonah Bible Study accompanying this episode, available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/jonahbiblestudy
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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How do we study Jonah chapter 1? Join the Chara Project team as they take a deep dive into Jonah, discovering how to study the book chapter by chapter - starting with Jonah chapter 1. If you’re in a place where you’re looking for more help when studying the book of Jonah, this is the spot for you.
In this episode, the team will uncover what is most helpful at the start of any book of the Bible: the history - meaning the who, what, when, and where that helps us place ourselves into what's happening around the book. They'll also uncover some amazing applications we can take away from the first chapter. You’re not going to want to miss it!
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Want to study this passage on your own or in a group? Access the Studying Jonah Bible Study accompanying this episode, available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/jonahbiblestudy
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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Have you ever wanted to study Jonah, but didn't know where to start? While Jonah is one of the 17 prophecy books in the Old Testament, it reads differently from the others. It tells a narrative story of a reluctant servant who was pursued by a relentless God. So how do we study a prophecy book that doesn't look or act like all the other prophetic books? How should we approach the book of Jonah?
Join the Chara Project team as they provide insight into how to study the book of Jonah as a whole. They will address what makes the book of Jonah unique, what high-level themes and questions to consider in each of the four chapters, and also address a common question on whether the book of Jonah is real and historical. If you are ready to study the book of Jonah but want some guidance before you start, this episode is for you.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, which is the how to guide the Chara Project team uses to study the Bible, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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When people first start studying the Bible, they often find the books of prophecy the most confusing or hard to understand.
The last 17 books of the Old Testament are full of messages from God communicated through hand-selected prophets. The writings of these prophets used powerful imagery and language to communicate God’s messages to His people.
Like most literary styles, prophecy would have been easily relatable to the original hearers, but what about us today?
How do we study prophecy? Join the Chara Project team as they provide an intro to the prophets and their books, explain the purpose of prophecy, and how to get the most out of it as you read the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered how to study Biblical prophecy, this episode is for you!
To learn more about all 9 literary styles found in the Bible, check out this article: https://www.thecharaproject.com/literarystyles
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible. What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Project team as they identify 7 tips we can learn from the passage in Luke 24, as Jesus walks with the Emmaus disciples.
Dive deeper into studying the Emmaus disciples on your own, or in a group, with the Loving Your Neighbor Bible Study available at www.thecharaproject.com/bible-studies. This Bible study is a companion to our Neighbor Guide, as we see some of the tips from the guide come alive in the pages of the Bible.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible. What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Project team as they identify 8 tips we can learn from the passage in John 4, as Jesus interacts with a Samaritan woman at a well.
Dive deeper into studying the Woman at the Well on your own, or in a group, with the Loving Your Neighbor Bible Study available at www.thecharaproject.com/bible-studies. This Bible study is a companion to our Neighbor Guide, as we see some of the tips from the guide come alive in the pages of the Bible.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Sometimes engaging your neighbor can feel intimidating - especially if it’s around the Bible. What does loving my neighbor look like in practice? Who really is my neighbor? Jesus was the master at engaging with people in a meaningful way, and we can learn a lot from Him and His interactions with others, as we dive into God’s Word. Join the Chara Project team as they identify 7 tips we can learn from the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, which also answers the question: Who is our neighbor?
Dive deeper into studying the Good Samaritan on your own, or in a group, with the Loving Your Neighbor Bible Study available at www.thecharaproject.com/bible-studies. This Bible study is a companion to our Neighbor Guide, as we see some of the tips from the guide come alive in the pages of the Bible.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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One of the most common questions we hear at The Chara Project is "How do I choose a Bible translation?" Maybe this is a question you've asked before as you have run across different versions of the Bible. Join the Chara Project team as they discuss why there are different Bible translations, what to expect when reading them, and where and when to access different translations.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
To access more information on Bible translations, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/translations
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people tol find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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One of the most common questions we get at The Chara Project is "What Study Bible should I choose?" And we understand - picking out a Study Bible can feel overwhelming! Whether you've never owned a Study Bible, you're purchasing a Bible for a friend, or are just looking for a new Bible to add to your collection, this is the podcast for you. Join the Chara Project team, as they provide 3 simple steps to choosing your next Study Bible.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To access more information on Study Bibles, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/studybibles
For The Chara Project's favorite Study Bible they recommend, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/recommended
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Let’s face it, at times the Bible can be hard to understand! A good Study Bible, in a translation that you can easily read and understand, is one of the best tools for helping you understand and make sense of the Bible. But what exactly is a Study Bible? Join the Chara Project team as they explain Study Bibles, why they are important, and provide an inside look into the top six features in a Study Bible that can help you understand God's Word more deeply.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people to find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To access more information on Study Bibles, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/studybibles
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Are you a Bible Study leader? This episode is for you. Leading a Bible study has it's challenges, but leading with people who don’t share your beliefs can be even trickier. So, what is the key to being a good Bible study leader? With years of experience, The Chara Project has learned the pitfalls but also the tips and tricks on how to create a safe and loving environment around the Bible. Join the Chara Project team as they share these tips - great for any Bible study leader who wants to start or expand their current group - especially to include those who may not share your beliefs.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people will find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide - or to access the Bible Study Leader Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Meet the husbands of the Chara Project team. They have been not only supporting their wives behind the scenes of many years, but are both passionate about the Bible and have been actively engaged in doing Bible study with their neighbors. Join this laughter-filled episode as the couples share their experience around engaging neighbors, what they've learned along the way, and how they would encourage others to do the same.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people will find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Meet Val Dowland, a long-time friend of the Chara Project team, who comes from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Join us as she shares her experience of entering Bible study for the first time, what she's learned along the way, and the tips she would suggest for those just starting to engage your neighbor. This is an episode you won't want to miss, as we get to hear a real-life story of how Bible study with your neighbor can have such a positive impact - regardless of what faith tradition you come from.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people will find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Want to know how to engage your neighbor in Bible Study? Entering into faith conversations and Bible study with people who don’t share your beliefs should be handled with care - but it's possible.
For 10 remarkable years, God has graciously opened the Chara Project team’s hearts and homes to many new friends from a variety of backgrounds. They’ve experienced the pitfalls, and learned what it takes to create a loving, encouraging, and safe environment to explore the Bible with people from a variety of faith backgrounds.
Join the Chara Project team in this part 2 of a 2-part series as they offer tips found in the Neighbor Guide, that include what they’ve learned along the way when entering into a relationship with anyone who believes differently than you, especially around the Bible.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people will find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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There are people interested in exploring the Bible who don’t share your beliefs - whether faith background, political views, or lifestyle. We call these people our neighbors. And believe that we should meet our neighbors where they are at and explore the Bible together. Yet entering into faith conversations and Bible study with people who don’t share your beliefs should be handled with care.
For 10 remarkable years, God has graciously opened the Chara Project team’s hearts and homes to many new friends from a variety of backgrounds. They’ve experienced the pitfalls and learned what it takes to create a loving, encouraging, and safe environment to explore the Bible with people from a variety of faith backgrounds.
Join the Chara Project team in this part 1 of a 2-part series as they offer 10 tips found in the Neighbor Guide, that include what they’ve learned along the way when entering into a relationship with anyone who believes differently than you, especially around the Bible.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people will find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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At The Chara Project, it's our mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. But why? What's the story behind how we came to start a non-profit ministry? Find out as The Chara Project team goes down memory lane to share their story. You'll learn all the amazing details of what has drawn them into learning how to study the Bible, engage their neighbor, and create resources like the CHARA Bible Study Guide and the NEW Neighbor Guide, which helps them live out their mission.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help build confidence in studying the Bible on your own and with your neighbor. Chara is the Greek word for JOY, and the organization offers resources and teaching to empower people will find joy as they explore the Bible, grow in their Biblical understanding, and help others do the same, no matter their faith background
For more information about The Chara Project, including a download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide or the Neighbor Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Have you ever wondered what does faith look like? Unravel the essence of faith as the Chara Project team studies Hebrews 11:1, which says, “faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Using CHARA in Action learn what faith can look like, how we can have assurance in our faith, and what hope we can expect to experience through it all.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips, and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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John 3:16 is one of the most famous verses in the Bible and says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” But why do so many people focus on this verse? What does "begotten" mean? Do we really only have to believe? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action to uncover a deeper understanding of this profound and well-known passage.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips, and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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We’re on Day 12 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.
IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 12 Hope Has Come card focused on the Wise Men in Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11.
Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.
Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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We’re on Day 11 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.
IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 11 Hope Has Come card focused on Jesus at the Temple in Luke 2:21-30.
Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.
Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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We’re on Day 10 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.
IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 10 Hope Has Come card focused on the Shepherds in Luke 2:15-20.
Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.
Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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We’re on Day 9 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.
IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 9 Hope Has Come card focused on Peace on Earth in Luke 2:8-14.
Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.
Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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We’re on Day 8 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.
IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 8 Hope Has Come card focused on Bethlehem in Luke 2:1-7.
Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.
Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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We’re on Day 7 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.
IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 7 Hope Has Come card focused on Mary's Song in Luke 1:46-55.
Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.
Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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We’re on Day 6 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.
IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 6 Hope Has Come card focused on Elizabeth in Luke 1:39-45, 56.
Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.
Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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We’re on Day 5 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.
IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 5 Hope Has Come card focused on Immanuel in Matthew 1:21-25.
Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.
Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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We’re on Day 4 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.
IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 4 Hope Has Come card focused on Joseph in Matthew 1:18-20.
Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.
Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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We’re on Day 3 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.
IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 3 Hope Has Come card focused on Mary as a Servant in Luke 1:34-38.
Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.
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This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
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We’re on Day 2 of our of 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.
IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 2 Hope Has Come card focused on Mary in Luke 1:26-33.
Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.
Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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We’re kicking off a series of the 12 Day Journey through the Christmas story. Giving you small bite-size episodes that coincide with our Hope Has Come Cards available to download on the Chara website.
IN THIS EPISODE: we discuss the Day 1 Hope Has Come card focused on John the Baptist in Luke 1:8-17.
Join the Chara team as they discuss this passage from the Christmas story, provide a key historical or encouraging insight and reflect on a question to bring the Christmas story to life.
Download our Hope Has Come Cards from the Chara Project website at https://www.thecharaproject.com/hopehascome
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
The Chara Project helps build confidence in studying the Bible on your own & with your neighbor. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Why can we rejoice in suffering? In 1 Peter 1:6-7, we see the Bible talk about rejoicing in suffering when it says, "In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." Join the Chara team as they take CHARA in Action to look at the history and author of this passage to help us understand why we can rejoice in suffering.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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What does 1 Peter 2:18 mean? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action to understand what this verse is talking about.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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What's the Biblical relationship between faith and works? James 2 says that "faith without works is dead" but Paul's letters seem to emphasize that it's "not by works" that we are saved. So which is it? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action and discover what James is communicating in his letter, and how we should think about faith and works.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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When can we expect wisdom from God? Well in James 1:5, it says, "if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him." So does that mean that every time we go to God and ask for wisdom, He'll give it? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action as they discover what this verse is talking about.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com. To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Why were there animal sacrifices in the Bible? Why was bloodshed needed for the forgiveness of sins? Hebrews 9:22 tells us that, "the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." But there's more to the story... in fact, this concept is a theme we see throughout the story of the Bible. Join the Chara team as they bring CHARA into Action to discuss animal sacrifices, bloodshed, old and new covenants, atonement and more. It's a topic that leads to a hopeful and encouraging discovery that you won't want to miss.
This podcast is also released as a video podcast on YouTube here.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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There are certain verses in the Bible, that when we read them we wonder if they still apply to us today. For example, when we read in 1 Timothy 2:9 that “women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, pearls, or expensive apparel" how does that impact how women should dress in our culture today? Is it a cultural truth or a timeless truth? Find out as the Chara team takes CHARA into Action and discusses how to determine if a verse is cultural vs timeless.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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What's the difference between good and bad faith? What does it look like to have good faith? What should we be on guard for around having bad faith? Find out as the Chara Project team takes CHARA into Action with Colossians 2:6-7 that says to "continue to walk in him, being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught." Find out what type of faith this verse is talking about and how we can continue to stay grounded in good faith.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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A popular verse in the Bible, often used around sporting events or tough times is Philippians 4:13, where is says "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." But what is "all things" and what is this verse really talking about. Join the Chara Project team has they bring CHARA into Action as they use Context, History, Author, Research and Apply to study this verse.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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What does it mean when the Bible says, “work out your salvation in fear and trembling” in Philippians 2:12? Are we supposed to work FOR our salvation? And is fear our motivation? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA into Action and uncover what this verse is really talking about.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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When we see a verse like "Wives submit to your husbands" in Ephesians 5:22, it can often bring a mix of emotions, depending on what your understanding and experience of submit or submission is. But what is the Bible really saying about wives submitting to their husbands? Find out as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action to understand what this verse is talking about.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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A go-to Bible passage for many when we think about the topic of grace is Ephesians 2:8-9, where it says, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast." But what does it really mean to be "saved by grace"? Find out as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action as they study this passage.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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"Why was the law given?" is the question asked in Galatians 3:19, and is probably a question that a lot of people may have. We can often read the Old Testament, see all of the laws listed in the first 5 books of the Bible and wonder their purpose. Why was the Old Testament Law given? Find out more about the origin of the law, it's purpose, and how it applies to us today as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action as they study the Old Testament Law.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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Being "crucified with Christ" sounds harsh. So what did Paul mean when he said, "I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me" in Galatians 2:20? Are we suppose to physically die to gain Christ? Find out as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action and uncovers what Paul is talking about in this verse. Spoiler Alert: the answer is very encouraging!
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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Weakness isn't a good thing in our culture. In fact, we often try to hide our weaknesses from others and not talk about them. So what did Paul mean when he said, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" in 2 Corinthians 12:9? Can power really come from our weaknesses? Find out as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action with this verse to understand what it's really talking about.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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It’s not uncommon to hear someone claim that faith is blind. Often what is meant by this statement is that faith is blind to reason. What does it mean to have blind faith? Join the Chara Project team as they showcase how to do a word study on "faith" to understand the relationship between faith and reason. We'll uncover passages like “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe” in John 20:29, “For we walk by faith, not by sight" in 2 Corinthians 5:7, and “Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen” in Hebrews 11:1. Learn what these verses mean and what the Bible says about faith.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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Does the Bible really say women supposed to stay silent? What does the Bible mean when it says, "Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says" in 1 Corinthians 14:34? Find out as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action with this verse to understand what it means.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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We often hear people say “God won’t give you more than you can handle” and they are using 1 Corinthians 10:13 as the Bible reference, which says "God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability." But is this verse talking about sin or suffering? Find out as the Chara Project team brings CHARA into Action and uncovers what the Bible really means in this verse and what it says about handling temptation.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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“We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” is a verse in Romans 8:28 that may be familiar to you. You may have heard it when going through a tough time. But what is the good we can expect? And who is this promise to? Get answers to these questions and more as the Chara Project team brings CHARA to Action with another New Testament passage.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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This is a special Easter edition of The Chara Project podcast, where we're leaning into the significance behind Mark 15:38, within the Easter story when it says "the temple curtain was torn in two, from top to bottom.” This detail is included after Jesus breathed His last breath. Why was it included? What is its significance? Join the Chara Project team as they dive into the Easter story and bring CHARA into Action.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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Being an "enemy of God" is not a title we would often call ourselves, let alone admit was possible. Yet, we see this concept mentioned in Romans 5:10 when it says, "For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!” How is it possible for a God of love to consider us His enemies? Join the Chara Project team as they discuss what this verse is really talking about as they bring CHARA into Action.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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On the Chara Project podcast we've been tackling difficult or confusing passages and this episode's verse is one where there can often find significant disagreement on it's interpretation. What did Peter mean when he said "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" in Acts 2:38? What is baptism? What's the relationship between repentance, baptism, and forgiveness? Join the Chara Project team as they approach this passage from a holistic view to uncover what God's Word is saying about these topics.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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Have you ever heard someone say "The Bible says 'Do not judge'"? In a world where people are constantly concerned of people's judgement against them, the topic of judging can be common. In Matthew 7:1, we see see Jesus say, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged" but what does it really mean? Join the Chara Project team as they take CHARA in Action and dive into this verse to understand what Jesus is really talking about.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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Did you ever wonder what Jesus meant by, "If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it" in John 14:14? Can we really ask God anything and get it? Join the Chara Team as they bring CHARA into Action and study this verse to understand the meaning of what Jesus was saying.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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Ever wondered what the Bible means when it talks about being "born again"? John 3:3&5 both bring up some interesting concepts when Jesus says, "Truly I tell you, unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God... unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." Join the Chara Project team as they study John 3:3&5 to understand what these verse are really talking about!
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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The Chara team has been tackling difficult passages of the Bible and we have another one that could come across as quite harsh to hear. What did Jesus mean when He said, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple" in Luke 14:26? Are we really supposed to hate our family to follow Jesus? Find out what this verse is really talking about in this episode.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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In Luke 6:38, Jesus said, "Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure — pressed down, shaken together, and running over — will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you." Many people can often take this verse to talk about money. Join the Chara Team as they study this verse to understand what Jesus was really talking about.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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The Chara team has been tackling difficult and somewhat confusing passages of the Bible and this episode does not disappoint. Join the Chara Project team as we uncover what Jesus meant when He tells a woman asking for help, "it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs." (Mark 7:27, NIV). What does Jesus mean by that? We'll uncover the meaning while walking through how to study this verse.
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
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The Bible talks a lot about the Sabbath - but how does it apply to us today? Join the Chara Project team as we uncover what Jesus meant when He said "Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath" (Mark 2:27, NIV) - and learn what Sabbath is all about!
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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Join the Chara Project team as we study a somewhat confusing passage where Jesus said "Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’" (Matthew 7:22-23, NIV).
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they study the Bible.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
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Ever wondered what Jesus meant when He said "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48, NIV)? Join the Chara Project team as they study this seemingly difficult verse to understand what this passage is really telling us!
Also, enjoy the Bible study guide with questions that go with this episode so you can study this passage alongside of us, or on your own. Available at https://www.thecharaproject.com/chara-study-guides.
Tune in regularly as our team studies different Bible passages using the CHARA Bible Study Guide and unpacks new insights, tips and tricks they discover as they open God's Word.
The Chara Project is a community for anyone interested in learning how to explore and understand the Bible, no matter your faith background. We equip people to understand and study the Bible through Biblically based resources and teaching all anchored around our very own CHARA Bible Study Guide that provides a simple and helpful way to study the Bible that meets you at any stage of Bible study.
For more information about The Chara Project, including a free download of the CHARA Bible Study Guide, visit www.thecharaproject.com.
To support The Chara Project, visit https://www.thecharaproject.com/give
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Join the Chara Project team as they walk through how they study the Bible using the Chara Bible Study Guide.
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The Chara Project team addresses real-life questions about the Bible. Experience real conversation around what Bible study can look like - and the variety of forms it can take, with the hope that it will help experience the joy that comes from engaging in Bible study on your own!
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The Chara Project team addresses real-life questions about the Bible. Experience real conversation around the purpose of the Bible, with the hope that it will help experience the joy that comes from knowing the Bible!
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The Chara Project team addresses real-life questions about the Bible. Experience real conversation around how to choose the right Bible translation and using a study Bible, with the hope that it will help experience the joy that comes from knowing the Bible!
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The Chara Project team addresses real-life questions about the Bible. Experience real conversation around how to engage your kids in the Bible, with the hope that it will help experience the joy that comes from helping your kids know the Bible!
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The Chara Project team addresses real-life questions about the Bible. Experience real conversation around how to stay motivated in reading God's Word, with the hope that it will help experience the joy that comes from knowing the Bible!
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The Chara Project team addresses real-life questions about the Bible. Experience real conversation around where do start when first reading your Bible, with the hope that it will help experience the joy that comes from knowing the Bible!
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Hang out with a friend of The Chara Project as we uncover the Parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25:14-30. Through this parable, Jesus exhorts all disciples of Christ to be faithful stewards and caretakers of all that God has entrusted to us.
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Come hang out with The Chara Project as we uncover the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector found in Luke 18:9-14. In this parable, we learn that comparing ourselves to others, to justify our current state, can lead to a false sense of confidence and self justification in which the work of Jesus Christ is diminished.
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Come hang out with The Chara Project as we uncover part 2 of the Parable of the Prodigal Son, focused on the story of the OLDER SON found in Luke 15:25-32. In this parable, Jesus wanted the Pharisees to see themselves in the older son and repent of their lack of compassion for the lost. The story of the older brother helps us see we’re all subject to the temptation of relying heavily our own goodness to gain the love of God.
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Come hang out with The Chara Project as we uncover part 1 of the Parable of the Prodigal Son, focused on the story of the YOUNGER SON found in Luke 15:11-24. The story of the younger son beautifully shows God’s heart for the lost and His joy over repentant sinners. If you’ve ever felt God couldn’t possibly love you because of past sin, this is a Bible study for you!
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Come hang out with The Chara Project as we uncover the Parable of the Great Feast found in Luke 14:16-24. In this parable, we see that EVERYONE has the opportunity to say “Yes!” to God’s invitation to the kingdom of heaven. To have an audience with God through Jesus!
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Hang out with a friend of The Chara Project as we uncover the Parable of the Vineyard Workers found in Matthew 20:1-16. In this parable, Jesus teaches us that God’s grace is not something that is dependent on how much work we do, but it’s unexpectedly generous.
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Hang out with a friend of The Chara Project as we uncover the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant found in Matthew 18:23-25. In this parable, Jesus highlights the unforgiving servant to remind Peter of all he had been forgiven, and to powerfully stress just how generously we should forgive others.
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Hang out with a friend of The Chara Project as we uncover the Parable of the Concealed Treasure found in Matthew 13:44. Taking up just one verse, Jesus told His disciples what was necessary to make His point: the kingdom of Heaven is worth giving up everything to obtain.
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Hang out with a friend of The Chara Project as we uncover the Parable of the Friend at Midnight found in Luke 11:5-13. In this parable, Jesus teaches us that we should be persistent in our prayer life.
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Hang out with a friend of The Chara Project as we uncover the Parable of the Good Samaritan found in Luke 10:25-37. This parable reveals that love and mercy should be at the forefront of our hearts, regardless of who is on the receiving end.
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Hang out with a friend of The Chara Project as we uncover the Parable of the Sower found in Matthew 13:1-23. In this parable, Jesus described a farmer who sowed seed on different types of soil, and the outcome was different depending on the soil's response. Jesus used this parable to challenge His listeners to consider the condition of their own soil…their hearts.
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Hang out with a friend of The Chara Project as we uncover the Parable of the Two Debtors found in Luke 7:40-43. Jesus used the reactions of two party guests to share an important parable about two debtors that helps us consider what true repentance and forgiveness should look like in our lives.
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Come hang out with The Chara Project as we kick off our 13-week series on Parables of the Bible. Jesus used parables to influence and challenge the thinking of the original audience and help people consider a different perspective about Himself and the kingdom of God. This episode, we will uncover an introduction to parables - their purpose and how to study them!
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Come hang out with The Chara Project team as we uncover the CHARA Bible Essential study method: APPLY. Identifying how you can apply a passage to your life is the final step in engaging your Bible study and finding joy in the Bible.
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Come hang out with The Chara Project team as we uncover the CHARA Bible Essential study method: READ. Understanding the passage through deeper word and translation study helps us ask good questions and it's a study method that will bring amazing discovery to your Bible reading.
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Come hang out with The Chara Project team as we uncover the CHARA Bible Essential study method: AUTHOR. Knowing the author is key to having a deeper understanding of a passage of scripture and it's a study method that will bring depth to your Bible reading.
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Come hang out with The Chara Project team as we uncover the CHARA Bible Essential study method: HISTORY. History helps us understand how the original hearers would have heard the message and it's a study method that will bring a powerful background to your Bible reading.
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Come hang out with The Chara Project team as we uncover the CHARA Bible Essential study method: CONTEXT. Context helps us understand the text surrounding the Bible passage and it's a study method that will bring new insights to your Bible reading.
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Come hang out with us in The Chara Project studio as we uncover the teachings of Jesus to His disciples in the upper room this Easter. This episode we’ll use the CHARA Bible Essentials to explore John 17.
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Come hang out with us in The Chara Project studio as we uncover the teachings of Jesus to His disciples in the upper room this Easter. This episode we’ll use the CHARA Bible Essentials to explore John 16.
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Come hang out with us in The Chara Project studio as we uncover the teachings of Jesus to His disciples in the upper room this Easter. This episode we’ll use the CHARA Bible Essentials to explore John 15.
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Come hang out with us in The Chara Project studio as we uncover the teachings of Jesus to His disciples in the upper room this Easter. This episode we’ll use the CHARA Bible Essentials to explore John 14.
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Come hang out with us in The Chara Project studio as we uncover the teachings of Jesus to His disciples in the upper room this Easter. This episode we’ll use the CHARA Bible Essentials to explore John 13.
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Come hang out with us in The Chara Project studio as we uncover the teachings of Jesus to His disciples in the upper room this Easter. This episode we’ll use the CHARA Bible Essentials to explore our author of John and the background surrounding the upper room in John 13-17.
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Come hang out with us in The Chara Project studio as we chat about applying the Chara Bible Essentials to Philippians 4:10-13 and discover how we can find joy in contentment.
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Come hang out with us in The Chara Project studio (it's a good time!) as we chat about applying the Chara Bible Essentials to 1 Peter 1:6-9 and uncover what it looks like to find joy in hard times.
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Come hang out with us in The Chara Project studio (it's a good time!) as we chat about applying the Chara Bible Essentials to Psalms 119 and understand what it means to find joy in the Bible.
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How exciting is this! The Chara team welcomes you to our very first week at The Chara Project.
When we look at the greek word for JOY in biblical text we find the word Chara (pronounced khar-ah). Chara is used to describe ones who rejoice, who are glad, and who have received joy!
There are countless verses in the Bible that speak to lasting joy. We chose Psalm 5:11 for the way David speaks about how taking refuge in God brings about shouts of joy. Maybe like us at The Chara Project, you are also hungry for lasting joy.
“But let all who take refuge in you rejoice: let them shout for joy forever. May you shelter them, and may those who love your name boast about you” - Psalm 5:11 (CSB)
You can count on us to walk with you through a passage of scripture each week that will not only speak to your heart on themes of life that matter daily, but you can plan on learning HOW to understand the Bible on your own!
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